Home Visitation

Home Visitation at Children’s Service Society of Utah is a critical community service in Salt Lake County that targets low income and high-risk families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten to promote school readiness, maternal, infant, and early childhood health, safety and development.

Key risk indicators for children in SL County homes include:

poverty
unemployment
lack of affordable housing
adolescent parents
parental stress
domestic violence
transient environment
infant mortality
low birth weights
preterm births
poor basic health care for children
lack of parenting skills
mental illness and health issues
substance abuse &
involvement in the child welfare system

These key indicators can have long lasting effects on children and families without the proper support and tools. The Home Visitation Program aims to help prevent and mitigate the effects of these stressors through our personalized services. Since 2018, we have served over 200 families, conducted over 150 family centered assessments, and completed nearly 400 child health reviews & developmental screenings. 

Home Visitation (HV) services are provided by Parent Educators who are trained and certified in the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model. PAT is an evidence-based home visiting model designed to equip families with the information, support, and encouragement needed to help their children thrive during the crucial years of their early development. Additionally, PAT also helps prevent child abuse, neglect, and intimate partner violence. By emphasizing the parent's role in supporting their child and their family as a whole, a foundation for a successful household is built. 

There are  four  components to the program

Personal visits

Delivered one to two times per month, depending on family needs. Each visit is tailored to address the unique needs of the family and focuses on three key areas: parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being.

Group Connections

Monthly activities hosted by HV, designed to engage families in community events and foster supportive peer relationships

Screenings

Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues [Assessments include: ASQ-SE 2, ASQ 3, Edinburg Depression Screening, Intimate Partner Violence, Annual Family Centered Assessment, and HOME; HV also facilitates Health, Vision, and Dental Screenings to ensure children/babies are up to date on their health needs.]

Connections to community resources

Such as TANF, WIC, Social Security, Medicaid, CHIP, Housing Authorities, WoW,  Help Me Grow Utah, and Department of Workforce Services

A donation of $650 would provide the funds needed to pay for a home visit for a family in need. Other needed donations include, but are not limited to:

diapers
formula
toys
books
baby or children’s clothing
wipes

Please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to coordinate getting your generous donations into the homes of families in need!

Submit a Referral Form

Home Visitation is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.

Please complete the referral information below and someone will reach out to you!

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Child #1 Name? *

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Age? *

Child #2 Name?

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